Unpredictable [n.h. au]

eighteen.

My mind drifted on the journey home. Not only was I thinking about what just happened, but I was thinking about my future, my worries, everything I have going for me right now, and all that I don't. You know, those times where you're literally there all alone, and all these thoughts enter your mind at once, usually at night when you're trying to go to sleep. (idk if this happens to you but it happens to me all the time and sometimes when i'm driving too like oops hope I didn't pass that light lolz)

The stoplight was red as I approached the intersection about 5 minutes away from Niall and I's neighborhood. He came to a slow and steady stop next to me in his black Range Rover. I gave him a small smile through the window before continuing to sing my heart out to the HSM 3 soundtrack I had stowed away in my car. I had only found it the week before and decided I was going to relive my childhood memories for the next couple of days in the safety of my car.

The beginning of "You Are the Music in Me" started playing right as the light turned green. I forgot how much of a jam this song was and ended up going full out concert mode in my car until I pulled up to my driveway. For a moment, I had forgotten about everything that had happened this evening. I turned off my car before locking it and jumping out the drivers seat.

How was I going to approach Niall about this? He already said he would talk to me about it when we got here, but what if he didn't say much? I didn't wanna beat around the bush, though. I decided I would get answers out of this boy and walked confidently towards him while he met me halfway through the sidewalk.

"So, Niall....are you gonna tell me what the hell that was all about," I shoved his shoulder gently.

He looked anywhere but me and his fingers were fidgeting around. I had never seen him like this, even when we were younger and he became nervous, he never showed it. Something serious had to be going on.

"Niall!"

"Look, it's hard to explain," he answered with an annoyed tone.

I rolled my eyes, "Well explain it to me. That whole ordeal was weird. By the way, I hope you know I do understand Spanish."

He let out a quiet laugh, "No shit. You and you're family are bilingual. How do you think I learned?"

That brought a sort of sweet memory to my heart, but I didn't dwell on it for more than a second.

I took out my phone and checked the time. 9:47. It felt later than it actually was.

I noticed that my parents weren't home, so I quickly grabbed Niall by his arm and dragged him inside, and up to my bedroom. I felt safer in here than anywhere else. It was like my sanctuary.

"Niall, please just tell me what's going on," I pressed him for more details.

He ran his hand through his hair and shoved it in his pocket as he let out a deep breath. "I don't want you to freak out."

My eyebrows scrunched in confusion. "What? Why would I freak out?"

Again, he avoided my question and started pacing the floor, biting his nails out of nervousness. It wasn't hard to tell.

"I didn't know you were gonna just show up there and now I, I,....f*ck I'm worried."

I walked towards him and stopped his pacing. He was making ME nervous. What was he talking about?

"Why? Why are you worried? Please tell me what's going on, Niall," I had both of my hands holding his face, directing his attention straight towards me.

"They, they...they wanted you to help out and become part of it, but I refused," he answered with hesitation.

"Become part of what? Do what?"

He grabbed my hands with his own, looking me straight in the eyes, yet you could still feel the stress running throughout his entire body. What was happening?

"Dominic. He wanted you to 'become part of the family business.'"

I was still so confused. "What business?"

He was frustrated by this point. Niall looked me dead in the eyes as he answered me. "C'mon Veronica.
Put 2 and 2 together. He's a drug lord and I'm one of his dealers."

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yeah so it's probably not that much of a shock but hey I'm trying my best. also, I'm through with finals and done with the semester! yay! I'm gonna try my best to update when I can, but I work so much during my break ugh :( I'll try, though!

y'all I'm so ready for Niall to go full brunette it's not even funny I NEED IT TO HAPPEN.

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-A